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eclectic 1.Unrelated and unspecialized. 2.Crossing a range or mixture of specialties. Selecting a mixture of what appear to be best of various doctrines, methods, or styles. Eclecticism is a kind of mixed style in the fine arts: "the borrowing of a variety of styles from different sources and combining them" (Hume 2003, p.5). Significantly, Eclecticism hardly ever constituted a specific style in art: it is characterized by the fact that it was not a particular style. In general, the term describes the combination in a single work of a variety of influences — mainly of elements from different historical styles in architecture, painting, and the graphic and decorative arts. wikipedia

"Style" is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma. Fashion is something that comes after style.” John Fairchild

“Fashions fade, style is eternal.” Yves Saint Laurent

“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.” Gore Vidal

September 23, 2008

Blue plaid and tartan is everywhere this season, and I love it! So classic, but still looking fresh. My favorite of the season is the Lulu dress by Doucette Duvall! I'm thinking it would be perfect for a fall coctail party!

Well, not that foxy, but definitely cosy! Come fall, and I'm all for earth colors and soft textures. If you, like me, don't have a British manor waiting for you, you can still get the cosy British hunting lodge look at home. (Without the Fox hunting!!) My tip is to mix traditional, and modern to create your own lodge style, rather than going for the full traditional look, that would overpower most homes. And be sure to add some fun, like a gorgeous fox brooch on your throw ;-)

Today I've been making Veiled Farm Girls for dessert. Its a very rustic, traditional Norwegian dessert, that requires minimal effort ;-) Thought you might like the receipt:

Veiled Farm Girls

Cut a few early garden apples into small chunks.Simmer in a pan with lemon juice, and water. Be sure not to add to much liquid. Add sugar according to taste and tartness of your apples. Simmer until soft, and mushy. Cool down.

Heat up breadcrumbs, cinnamon and sugar in a pan, until crisp. Cool down.

August 27, 2008

You know I love Tulips, but I'm quite sure I would'nt trade my house for one... ;-) Anyway out of Tulipmania came lots of beautiful Tulips for us to enjoy, but also the most fabulous botanical illustrations. Take a look at the wonderful pictures in this scanned book.

I'm sorry for the lack of posts the past days :-( I'm having a busy week, so I'm not posting daily at the moment. But my head is filled with great posts to share with you.... so more inspiration to come, as soon as I'm able to get it down on "paper" ;-)

August 24, 2008

Quilted fabric are getting popular once again, and this fall it looks very chic and modern. I'm hoping to see a lot of this style in interiors in the months to come! I think this looks best when the quilting is done on rich autumn or jewel toned colored facric, rather than clean pastels which have a tendency to look a bit duvet like ;-)

1. These poufs from John Saladino are so perfect in its classic surrondings, and proves a classic never goes out of style. 2. Simply adorable Quilted lamps at Modern One via 1stDibs.

August 23, 2008

Currently I'm fascinated with the work of artist Bradley Narduzzi Rex. Educated as an architect he launched a line of modern furniture in 1996, but after moving to Mexico in 1998 he re found his old passion for painting.

August 22, 2008

When I was a kid my mum always tried to get me into Liberty prints, but I was obsessed with dark tweed and tartan ...you would think I ought to have outgrown that phase...but I think I never will.... Somehow her insisting seems to have influenced me on a deeper level though as I'm madly in love with Liberty of London's Autumn/Winter collection ...

August 21, 2008

For as long as I can remember I've had an obsession with tweed, and autumn is the tweed season for me. I think its the mixture of stylish and cosy that really does it for me ...and living in a cold climate it also keeps me comfortably warm.

Tweed is also the perfect interior fabric ,and will add a raw feel to an otherwise polished interior. Using colored and tartan tweed for upholstery is a great way of adding interest to a room.

July 15, 2008

I've had a crush on the Riva boats since forever! Growing up, and living close to a marina I occationally see one of these gorgeous Italian boats, and every time my heart seems to beat a bit faster! Can you blame me?! Just look at the fabulous lines, shiny teak, and super stylish upholstery.... I'm crazy about the classic models, and of their new models the Aquariva Super is my favorite!

This year Riva launched its “Riva Luxury Sportswear” collection I'm really excited to see more of their collection, but unfortunatley little information was avaliable on the net so far.